Manchester teacher arrested on drug charges

Manchester School District places teacher on administrative leave

Police say Lisa Tagalakis-Fedor, 42, was charged with criminal liability to drug sales and endangering the welfare of her children after authorities accused her of living at a home where drugs were present.

“She was living at this address (on Sagamore Street) and her roommates were also living there,” said Lt. Michael Hurley of the Manchester Police Department. “And she was aware that there was drug activity going, as well as a stolen gun in the apartment, and her two young children were there.”

Police said those drugs included heroin. Investigators said Tagalakis-Fedor knew her roommate, Robert Doane, was involved in dealing drugs, and that she allowed the activity to go on in the presence of her two young sons.

Police said Doane also allegedly stole a gun and had it inside the apartment.

Officials with Manchester School District said Tagalakis-Fedor has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the investigation.

“Well, I’m very disappointed and it’s an unfortunate situation,” said Manchester Schools Superintendent Tom Brennan. “Of course, I believe in innocent until proven guilty, however, I believe this is a necessary step.”

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